2020 LA Senatorial race: on Health Care


Adrian Perkins: COVID19: Mandatory mask order, penalties for non-compliance

A Caddo District Court judge has temporarily stopped enforcement of Mayor Adrian Perkins' face mask mandate. Violations are assessed to the businesses, which face being shut down, having their water turned off or loss of liquor licenses if applicable. During the news conference Perkins did not identify a legal basis for his order, "implicitly acknowledging the political implications of his order" by claiming his order "is not about politics."
Source: KTBS-TV ABC-3 on 2020 Louisiana Senate race Jul 11, 2020

Antoine Pierce: Need to address the structural racism in healthcare system

Governor John Bel Edwards shared that African Americans, who only make up 32% of Louisiana's population, have accounted for 70% of the state's [coronavirus] deaths. Yet when asked on NPR whether this is a result of systemic racism, Senator Bill Cassidy immediately rejected the idea as "rhetoric" and refused to acknowledge a need to address any underlying causes.

[Antoine Pierce writes]: Contrary to Cassidy's assertion, the healthcare disparity is not just a distraction. It must be addressed as part of the solution to the current pandemic. Senator Cassidy could also recognize this for the wake up call that it is and get to work addressing the structural racism in our healthcare system, our schools, our criminal justice system, our environment and our economy that is at the root of these health disparities.

The spread and deaths from COVID-19 are preventable and reveal ugly truths about racial disparities in our state.

Source: Big Easy Magazine on 2020 Louisiana Senate race Apr 10, 2020

Bill Cassidy: Coronavirus racial disparity not result of systemic racism

Governor John Bel Edwards shared that African Americans, who only make up 32% of Louisiana's population, have accounted for 70% of the state's [coronavirus] deaths. Yet when asked on NPR whether this is a result of systemic racism, Senator Bill Cassidy immediately rejected the idea as "rhetoric" and refused to acknowledge a need to address any underlying causes.

[Senate opponent Antoine Pierce writes]: Contrary to Cassidy's assertion, the healthcare disparity is not just a distraction. It must be addressed as part of the solution to the current pandemic. Senator Cassidy could also recognize this for the wake up call that it is and get to work addressing the structural racism in our healthcare system, our schools, our criminal justice system, our environment and our economy that is at the root of these health disparities.

The spread and deaths from COVID-19 are preventable and reveal ugly truths about racial disparities in our state.

Source: Big Easy Magazine on 2020 Louisiana Senate race Apr 10, 2020

Antoine Pierce: Supports Medicare for All

Source: 2020 Louisiana Senate campaign website AntoinePierce.com Feb 4, 2020

Antoine Pierce: For universal coverage; no limits on preexisting conditions

The biggest issue facing my community is the lack or quality healthcare coverage. I plan to fight for universal healthcare coverage that does not allow limits or restrictions for people with preexisting conditions.
Source: DemCast USA on 2020 Louisiana Senate race Nov 19, 2019

Antoine Pierce: Supports Medicare-for-All with option for private insurance

Said Pierce, "The problem for most patients isn't necessarily how much medical services cost. The problem is that most couldn't afford the services no matter how much they cost."

Pierce believes that no citizen of the richest country in the world should die because they cannot afford healthcare coverage or their prescription medication. Pierce supports Universal Healthcare/Medicare For All with an option that allows the insured to retain their private/employer provided insurance if they want to.

Source: ePRnews.com on 2020 Louisiana Senate race Sep 17, 2019

  • The above quotations are from 2020 Louisiana Senatorial race: debates and news coverage.
  • Click here for definitions & background information on Health Care.
  • Click here for other issues (main summary page).
  • Click here for more quotes by Louisiana on Health Care.
  • Click here for more quotes by Bill Cassidy on Health Care.
Candidates and political leaders on Health Care:

Democrats running for President:
Sen.Michael Bennet (D-CO)
V.P.Joe Biden (D-DE)
Mayor Mike Bloomberg (I-NYC)
Gov.Steve Bullock (D-MT)
Mayor Pete Buttigieg (D-IN)
Sen.Cory Booker (D-NJ)
Secy.Julian Castro (D-TX)
Rep.John Delaney (D-MD)
Rep.Tulsi Gabbard (D-HI)
Sen.Amy Klobuchar (D-MN)
Mayor Wayne Messam (D-FL)
Gov.Deval Patrick (D-MA)
Sen.Bernie Sanders (I-VT)
CEO Tom Steyer (D-CA)
Sen.Elizabeth Warren (D-MA)
Marianne Williamson (D-CA)
CEO Andrew Yang (D-NY)

2020 Third Party Candidates:
Rep.Justin Amash (L-MI)
CEO Don Blankenship (C-WV)
Gov.Lincoln Chafee (L-RI)
Howie Hawkins (G-NY)
Gov.Gary Johnson(L-NM)
Howard Schultz(I-WA)
Gov.Jesse Ventura (I-MN) 		Republicans running for President:
Sen.Ted Cruz(R-TX)
Gov.Larry Hogan (R-MD)
Gov.John Kasich(R-OH)
V.P.Mike Pence(R-IN)
Gov.Mark Sanford (R-SC)
Pres.Donald Trump(R-NY)
Rep.Joe Walsh (R-IL)
Gov.Bill Weld(R-MA & L-NY)

2020 Withdrawn Democratic Candidates:
Sen.Stacey Abrams (D-GA)
Mayor Bill de Blasio (D-NYC)
Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY)
Sen.Mike Gravel (D-AK)
Sen.Kamala Harris (D-CA)
Gov.John Hickenlooper (D-CO)
Gov.Jay Inslee (D-WA)
Rep.Seth Moulton (D-MA)
Rep.Beto O`Rourke (D-TX)
Rep.Tim Ryan (D-CA)
Adm.Joe Sestak (D-PA)
Rep.Eric Swalwell (D-CA)
Please consider a donation to OnTheIssues.org!
Click for details -- or send donations to:
1770 Mass Ave. #630, Cambridge MA 02140
E-mail: submit@OnTheIssues.org
(We rely on your support!)

Page last updated: Oct 24, 2020